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Free receipt generator

Confirm a payment in a minute: who paid, what for, how much, when and how. Download a PDF receipt to send or print, with your logo and numbering.

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Number and dates

The next number is suggested from the last one you saved or downloaded on this device. You can type any number.

Items

  1. Amount: $1,200.00
  2. Amount: $180.00

Discount, tax and shipping

Discount as

Type the rate your business charges. Taxes are worked out on the amount after the discount; shipping is not taxed.

Notes and terms

Receipts in plain terms

What to put on a payment receipt

A receipt confirms that money was received. Give it a number and the date of payment, your name or business and the payer’s, a short description of what was paid for, the amount (with any discount and tax shown the way you charged them) and the payment method, such as card, cash or bank transfer.

If the payment settles an invoice, write the invoice number in the reference field so both documents can be matched later.

Receipt or invoice?

An invoice asks to be paid; a receipt says you have been paid. Some businesses send only a paid invoice; others send a separate receipt. Both are made in the same editor here: switch the document type at the top.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a receipt for a cash payment?

Yes. Type “Cash” as the payment method. The receipt shows the date paid, the amount and what it was for.

Does the receipt show a balance due?

No. A receipt shows the total paid. If the client paid only part of an invoice, make the receipt for the amount received and note what remains in the notes.

Does Invoices.tools tell me which tax rate to charge?

No. The site never fills in or suggests a rate. You type the name of the tax and the percentage your business uses, and the site does the arithmetic. If you are not sure what to charge or what your invoices must show, ask an accountant or your tax office.

Where is my data stored?

Only in your browser. The document on screen and the drafts you save are kept in this browser’s local storage, and the PDF is drawn on your device. Nothing is uploaded, and you can clear everything from the Drafts panel.

Is it really free? Is there a watermark?

Yes, it is free, with no account, no watermark and no limit on the number of documents. The site may show ads around the editor, never on the document.